disagree
verb
dis·agree ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē 
disagreed; disagreeing; disagrees
intransitive verb
1
: to fail to agree
the two accounts disagree
2
: to differ in opinion
he disagreed with me on every topic
3
: to cause discomfort or distress
fried foods disagree with me
Synonyms
- differ
- dissent
- nonconcur
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
I think that I should sell my car, but he disagrees. the leader thought we were still headed north on the trail, but I disagreed
Recent Examples on the Web But those who disagree with them at home, unable to speak out, will either keep quiet, keep their criticism to barely-audible whispers, or vote with their feet, heading toward freer lands. 
Frida Ghitis, CNN, 20 Aug. 2022 Stakes are lowered, because even those who disagree with a major court ruling have avenues for recourse, and alternatives to despair. Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 2022 The algorithms are not smart enough to know the engagement comes from those who disagree with the claims. John Brandon, Forbes, 31 July 2022 For all the pope’s attempts at reform, a bishop such as Djomo still has significant authority in his diocese — and there remains little recourse for those who disagree with his handling of a claim. Alain Uaykani, Washington Post, 15 July 2022 Even those who disagree with Gorsuch might at least appreciate his relative straightforwardness and candor on the matter. Matt Ford, The New Republic, 8 June 2022 Others disagree about that, but Nelson hardly took a breath and barely touched his French toast while making his case that what Diablo Canyon safely produces is clean, reliable and cheap (the last point is open to debate). Steve Lopezcolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 Italian grandmothers might disagree, but often the noodle is not always the most important part of a pasta dish. Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Good Housekeeping, 18 Aug. 2022 Few disagree about Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim’s political skills. Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2022 See More
Frida Ghitis, CNN, 20 Aug. 2022 Stakes are lowered, because even those who disagree with a major court ruling have avenues for recourse, and alternatives to despair. Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 2022 The algorithms are not smart enough to know the engagement comes from those who disagree with the claims. John Brandon, Forbes, 31 July 2022 For all the pope’s attempts at reform, a bishop such as Djomo still has significant authority in his diocese — and there remains little recourse for those who disagree with his handling of a claim. Alain Uaykani, Washington Post, 15 July 2022 Even those who disagree with Gorsuch might at least appreciate his relative straightforwardness and candor on the matter. Matt Ford, The New Republic, 8 June 2022 Others disagree about that, but Nelson hardly took a breath and barely touched his French toast while making his case that what Diablo Canyon safely produces is clean, reliable and cheap (the last point is open to debate). Steve Lopezcolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 Italian grandmothers might disagree, but often the noodle is not always the most important part of a pasta dish. Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Good Housekeeping, 18 Aug. 2022 Few disagree about Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim’s political skills. Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, to refuse assent, from Anglo-French desagreer, from des- dis- + agreer to agree
First Known Use
circa 1513, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing disagree
Kids Definition
disagree
verb
dis·agree ˌdi-sə-ˈgrē
disagreed; disagreeing
1
: to have different ideas or opinions
We disagreed over the price.
2
: to be unlike each other : be different
Their descriptions disagree.
3
: to make ill
Fried foods disagree with me.
disagrees
verb
as in differs
to have a different opinion the leader thought we were still headed north on the trail, but I disagreed Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- differs
- dissents
- objects
- argues
- resists
- protests
- nonconcurs
- opposes
- clashes
- contrasts
- debates
- conflicts
- takes issue
- counters
- disputes
- bickers
- collides
- quarrels
- contests
- falls out
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- agrees
- concurs
- assents
- accepts
- complies
- defers
- consents
- acquiesces
- subscribes
- sides
- allies
- cooperates
- accedes
- collaborates
- affiliates
- associates
- compromises
- colludes
- comes round
- gets along